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Jul 16
1h 15m

The Best of Radical with Amol Rajan

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

On Amol’s last day as the host of Radical, he shares five conversations that really stand out. Matt Clifford, Emma Grede, Jacob Dunne, Katherine Birbalsingh and James Marriott.

Next week, Gabriel Gatehouse speaks to Professor David Keith about geoengineering, deliberate large-scale interventions in the Earth’s climate system designed to fight human-caused climate change.

If you have a Radical question for Professor Keith, get in touch:

- WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 - Email: radical@bbc.co.uk

Episodes of Radical are released every Thursday and Monday.

Series producer: Rufus Gray

Producer: Oscar Pearson

Technical producer: Jonny Hall

Senior news editor: Sam Bonham

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